Teen Killed During Drive-By Shooting
A 17-year-old boy was fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting in the Southwest Side Gage Park neighborhood early Sunday.
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A 17-year-old boy was fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting in the Southwest Side Gage Park neighborhood early Sunday.
A 13-year-old South Side girl who went missing with her 15-year-old sister this week has been found and is safely back home, police said.
Four Englewood buildings were damaged in an early Sunday fire on the South Side.
A man who ran from police conducting a gang and drug investigation was shot by officers when he pointed a gun at them. The gun was determined to be a fake, police said.
Police are trying to find a woman armed with a kitchen knife, who stabbed two people on a CTA bus before fleeing in the Bronzeville neighborhood about a week ago.
Ald. Willie Cochran (20th) is trying to show his support is rising as he faces a re-election challenge from a high-profile challenger.
A Saturday drug bust on the South Side ended with the arrest of a convicted felon, $30,000 in cash and about $93,000 worth of cocaine.
A man found decomposed and partially buried in a wooded area Friday afternoon in the East Chicago neighborhood was murdered, an autopsy found Saturday.
A man walking in a wooded area found a decomposed body Friday afternoon in the East Chicago neighborhood.
Police are warning residents in the area of 43rd Street and Indiana Avenue about an attempted child abduction.
One man is dead and another wounded after a shooting on the city's South Side.
Patrons of the Borders book store on Chicago's South Side are trying to prevent its closure, which is part of a mass shuttering by the bankrupt retailer.
Icy, slippery conditions shut down caused numerous problems on the roads, and also the CTA Green Line on the South Side this morning.
A man was stabbed in the back of the head with a pair of scissors, and a woman suffered minor injuries in a fight during a drug deal gone wrong Sunday morning on the South Side.
Incumbent Willie Cochran will face a Grammy Award-winning rapper in a runoff election April 5 in the South Side's 20th Ward.
The congregration at one African-American church dwindles, while another grows. CBS 2's Jim Williams examines what is drawing young people in -- or driving them away.
A man's body was found Thursday afternoon on a Bishop Ford Freeway ramp on the Far South Side.
The family of a pedestrian fatally struck by a vehicle filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the motorist, claiming she was updating her Facebook page on a cell phone when the crash happened.
Police are looking for one of two drivers involved in a serious crash in the Far South Side Roseland area early Sunday. Oddly enough, the driver who fled the scene does not appear to be the one who was at fault in the crash.
One man is dead and two others were wounded in an early Saturday shooting on the South Side, police said.
A man was killed by a masked man who shot him in a gangway Friday, then stood over his body and kept on shooting.
A 24-year-old man who was found dead in the snow Friday evening on the South Side died of a gunshot wound to the chest, an autopsy revealed.
A person was shot and seriously wounded Friday morning in the Auburn-Gresham neighborhood.
Firefighters answered a call for help in the South Side's Chatham neighborhood, in a blaze that left two people injured.
The City of Chicago says every main street and side street in the city has been plowed at least once, but there was one block in the city for which that was not the case until this morning.
Nonprofits like Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly are helping with wellness checks on senior citizens as a dangerous heat wave hits the Chicago area.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed more than 60 bills since Friday, including new laws to increase transparency around rental fees and give some drivers an alternative to having their license suspended.
Taste of Chicago, the city's annual food festival, has begun setting up in Grant Park.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed more than 60 bills since Friday, including new laws to increase transparency around rental fees and give some drivers an alternative to having their license suspended.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced a new ordinance Monday morning he said will increase protections for the city's renters.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Department of Public Health issued a warning Tuesday about a possible measles exposure at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes.
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
The Chicago Department of Public Health has been actively tracking heat illness visits to hospitals and emergency rooms, so they can be proactive with demographics and in areas of the city that are particularly vulnerable during heat waves like the one this week.
Extreme heat means more demands on your air conditioner and, often, a higher electric bill. Kara Schwer with ComEd shared tips on how to keep your home cool and safe without breaking the bank.
He's accused of shooting and killing his wife and 22-year-old-son in 2021. Murdaugh will remain in prison serving a 40-year federal sentence concurrent with a 27-year state sentence for financial crimes.
It comes just weeks after a skydiving plane went down moments after takeoff in western Missouri, killing 12 people.
A 28-yer-old tourist was killed by the crocodile Friday night near a marina and a nature preserve, according to a Mexican news outlet. Officials are calling it an extremely unusual event.
A Chicago Transit Authority switch worker was shot and killed in Chicago's Roseland community early Monday morning.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced a new ordinance Monday morning he said will increase protections for the city's renters.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed more than 60 bills since Friday, including new laws to increase transparency around rental fees and give some drivers an alternative to having their license suspended.
An Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson became a crime scene overnight Sunday into Monday, after an employee was shot and killed.
Cook County is under an Extreme Heat Warning and the rest of the Chicago area is under a Heat Advisory through at least Wednesday night.
An Uber driver who was assaulted during a ride said he begged Chicago police officers not once but twice for help, but was left to fend for himself.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
A rideshare driver was shot in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on Monday night.
After a violent holiday weekend, Chicago city leaders are expected to announce new support for a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention.
A memorial service was held Monday morning for Chicago Bulls broadcaster and three-time NBA champion Stacey King.
NASCAR is back in town next weekend, but not for a downtown street race — this time, for the first time in seven years, races will be held at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet.
Jacob Webb (3-2) got the win with a scoreless ninth. Wicks notched his first save of the season.
Miguel Vargas homered and doubled for the White Sox (43-39), who fell to 17-10 in one-run games.
Las Vegas is 4-1 in its last five games.
A man was sentenced to eight years in prison earlier this month for robbing a mail carrier on Chicago's Near West Side back in 2022.
A new trial was denied Monday for Marni Yang, who is serving life in prison for a 2007 shooting that left a romantic rival dead.
A Chicago Transit Authority switch worker was shot and killed in Chicago's Roseland community early Monday morning.
A man was stabbed in the Printers Row district in downtown Chicago early Monday morning.
An Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, became a crime scene overnight Sunday into Monday, after an employee was shot and killed.
